Grown-Up Cafeteria Classics

Fridays were burger day at my school. Yes, we scarfed them down, despite the sneaking suspicion about the mystery-meat quality of those patties. Well, I'm about to solve that mystery: most likely, the burgers you remember were part veggie burger! Meaning, they were part soy and part beef. These days, I'm a huge veggie burger fan, and I particularly like the texture of quinoa burgers like this one.

It's back-to-school time, and while you may not be in class anymore, this time of year always conjures up memories of back packs, school supplies, and of course, school lunches. While you probably have about zero cravings for cafeteria food, these grown-up (and far more appetizing) versions of traditional school lunch fare might just take you on a trip down memory lane.